Reloading is another thing that I want to learn how to do with this gun.Mr. R offered to bring down some more of his stuff that he isn't using and teach me the ropes next year. And he said I ought to at least get a rifle now, I can get it set up the way I want it later. Foot in the door, after all.So between wanting a 308 "battle rifle" of some sort for a long time, my mother's offer of Christmas contributions, me saving a sizable chunk of change since I've been working, Mr. R's prodding, and a good deal, it was a perfect storm.